How to Find Responsible Pet Breeders

So finally you are all set to buy/ adopt a pet and are ready to feed, train and clean him after a long day. And you are also ready to follow it up with regular health checkups and not just for a year or two but for many more to come. But these decisions can only be made when you have carefully evaluated your lifestyle and know exactly what kind of poet you are looking for. Is it going to be a cat, a dog or maybe a bird? Do you want a high-energy pet or more of a sedated kind who loves to lounge on the couch with you? But you must know that these characteristics can only be found in individual dogs or pets and not breeds as just a breed is no certainty of having certain qualities and temperament.

Finding Responsible Pet Breeders

One sign of responsible pet breeders is that they don't sell their animals to the first person who shows up with some cash in hand. Very often, people buy pets from these centers or breeders or at other time neighbors breed their dogs to make some money or simply juts because their dog comes 'with papers'. And most of the times, this kind of breeding can lead to pets of poor health or with social and temperament issues which aren't visible in the initial stages. A pet may develop health problems due to poor breeding practices or he may develop behavioral and socialization problems due to the same reasons can actually cost you thousands of bucks in treatment apart from heartaches and grief!

Avoiding the Pitfalls

Work out on what kind of qualities you want in your dog or cat. Also create a checklist and carry it with you while you visit a pet breeder. If the breeder doesn't match the required criteria, we suggest you walk away instantly because sooner or later issues will come up and you may have to lose more than just money. Remember that if you are buying a dog, he will live for at least 10- 20 years so it is just next to obvious to invest some time now to ensure that you are dealing with a responsible pet breeder who breeds healthy and happy dogs and provides clean and safe conditions to them.

Get a Referral

You can always find responsible pet breeders by asking for referrals from your vet or trusted friends, visiting professional dog shows or by contacting breed clubs locally. A responsible pet breeder will never sell their pets to pet stores directly or in any other way that hinders them from meeting the clients. Every good pet breeder ensures that their pet is a good match for your family and he is going to a trusted home in a happy environment.

Pay a visit

Before buying a pet, make sure you visit the breeding facility first. Find out where your pet was born and raised and how he is accustomed to live. Take out some time to find the right pet breeder to avoid any pitfalls later.